TRIGGERnometry Bridget Phetasy: I Regret Being a Sl*t
Nov 22, 2023
Bridget Phetasy, an American writer and political commentator, dives into her personal journey with regret, revealing the struggles surrounding societal expectations of sexuality. She candidly discusses the interplay between empowerment and shame from her Catholic upbringing, as well as the complexities of promiscuity. The conversation touches on the #MeToo movement, the treatment of women in politics, and the challenges moderates face in a polarized landscape. With humor and insight, she breaks down the narratives obscuring real experiences in today's cultural discourse.
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Regretting Casual Sex
- Bridget Phetasy wrote "I Regret Being a Slut" after years of wrestling with the topic.
- She aimed to address the cultural lie that casual sex is always empowering for women.
Sex and Trauma
- While some women find casual sex empowering, Phetasy's experience differed.
- She used sex to cope with trauma and shame, rather than for empowerment.
Sexual Power and Shame
- Phetasy felt ashamed after being raped at 18 and turned to promiscuity for a sense of control.
- She compared her younger self's sexual power to having a lightsaber without knowing how to use it.